Faced with Caelir's direct question, Elena's hands moved faster than her brain.
Her palm pressed against Caelir's broad chest without thinking. The firm yet soft texture sent only one thought through her mind—
His chest muscles felt incredible.
She couldn't help but trace her fingers across them, instantly feeling hard peaks pressing into her palm.
Elena's touch ignited every nerve in Caelir's body. Molten heat surged up his backbone, his face flushed deep red, and he couldn't suppress the soft moan that tumbled from his lips.
Elena snapped back to reality. She jerked her hand back in panic.
No way Caelir would let her escape. He clamped down on Elena's wrist and yanked her into his arms.
His heart hammered beneath the soft muscle—pounding so hard it felt like it wou
